About Union

At Union, students are #1!

As the oldest community college in New Jersey, Union has been serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College has maintained its commitment to scholarship by providing a solid liberal arts foundation while, at the same time, developing new programs and courses that meet the challenges of a rapidly developing society.

The Union County College Advantage:

All four Union campuses boast state-of-the-art data and voice infrastructures that can support the latest in computer hardware and software.

Distance learning opportunities, such as online and blended learning classes, are increasing with each semester.

Union has a reputation for providing its diverse student body with a nurturing and supportive environment.

Student services from Advising, Career and Transfer Services and financial aid, to the tutoring provided by the Academic Learning Centers on each campus are in place to ensure student success.

Earn your bachelors degree and save tens of thousands of dollars! Attending Union County College coupled with the dual admissions or transfer/articulation agreements can ease the road to junior year status at a long list of colleges and universities throughout the U.S.

While here, students have the chance to participate in a range of activities:

five-star chapter of the honor society of Phi Theta Kappa

an award-winning student newspaper

a modern fitness center

a range of athletic programs

Whether you are a recent high school graduate, an adult returning to school after a hiatus, an employee seeking additional training or a new career, Union County College is your source for the education you need.